At the Rajasthan Patrika Group, we believe
that excellent individuals build excellent
companies. and by transforming each
employee into a highly motivated, satisfied
and productive team member, we will create
an outstanding organisation.
| 7th March 1956 | Sh. Karpoor Chandra Kulish laid the foundation of the Group with a borrowed sum of Rs. 500 only. Rajasthan Patrika published its first copy as an evening newspaper |
| Year 1960 | Patrika established its own Printing Press |
| Year 1964 | Rajasthan Patrika became a morning newspaper, now competing with Delhi based newspapers from big media houses |
| Year 1965 | Printing on automated chassis machine started |
| Year 1967 | Elections saw an accurate analysis and right approach from the newspaper that made Rajasthan Patrika “the” newspaper for all |
| Year 1971 | Rajasthan Patrika became the first newspaper to get ABC certification in the state |
| Year 1972 | State’s first stereo press installed in Rajasthan Patrika |
| Year 1975 | Rajasthan Patrika opposed vehemently the imposition of emergency in India though its very existence was at stake. With such dedicated and ethical journalism, Patrika became the lifeline of masses. |
| Year 1979 - 81 | Offset printing from indigenous machines started. Editions launched in Jodhpur and Udaipur. Upgraded technology to photo-typesetting machine imported to Jaipur. |
| Year 1967 | Elections saw an accurate analysis and right approach from the newspaper that made Rajasthan Patrika “the” newspaper for all |
| Year 1984 | Rajasthan Patrika was selected as one of the best five community newspapers of Asia (UNESCO study). Indigenous four-color printing machine installed, color page on Sunday. |
| Year 1985 | Appointed correspondents in America, England, Canada , Japan, Gulf and Bangladesh |
| Year 1986 | Coroset color web offset machine imported from Germany. Launched Balhans a colorful, Hindi fortnightly magazine for children |
| Year 1990 | Rajasthan Patrika emerged as one of the top ten newspapers of India |
| Year 1991 | Started Patrika TV |
| Year 1993 | Started offices in Bangalore and Chennai. |
| Year 1994 | In House training for trainee journalist began |
| Year 1995 | Telecast of 'Geet Govind' on Doordarshan, a Patrika TV production |
| Year 1997 | Rajasthan Patrika initiated first ever Inter-ward cricket tournament, identifying the talents of Rajasthan |
| Year 1999 | Rajasthan Patrika, became the first ever newspaper to go online. |
| Year 2000 | Sikar, Ganganagar and Bhilwara editions started |
| Year 2001 | Established its Newspaper in Education wing – Patrika in Education |
| Year 2002 |
Ifra Award - 2002 was awarded to Rajasthan Patrika for best Printing in the Asia region.
Renowned Sopa Award – 2002 was also bagged by Rajasthan Patrika for reliable and effective News at Asia level.
Became the first Indian newspaper to have won both IFRA Asia, for excellence in printing and SOPA for best reporting in the same year. Ahmedabad & Ajmer Editions started |
| Year 2003 |
Hosted "Ad-Asia 2003" in Jaipur, advertising fraternity’s largest Asian conference.
Surat Edition started.
Organised a mega Summer School educational program, now an annual feature. Organised International Education and Career Fair –2003, now an annual feature. Organized National Book Fair –2003, now an annual feature. |
| Year 2004 |
Started it's Chennai and Pali Editions Launched Find It – interactive yellow pages. IRS 04 R2 announced 84.14 Lakh readers of Rajasthan Patrika. |
| Year 2005 |
Started its Kolkatta and Banswara Editions. Donated Rs. 2.56 crore, collected from the readers to Prime Minster Manmohan Singh for Sunami Relief. Organized International Peace Walk, in which 800 Men & Women from 91 countries participated. |
| Year 2006 |
Rajasthan Patrika won the Ifra Asia Gold award for News Photography; for the photographic entry "Bawander" shot by Mr. Aziz Bhutta. FM Radio "Tadka" Launched on 15 August by Ms. Vasundhara Raje; Independence Speech by our first Prime Minister Late. Jawahar Lal Nehru was the first program, followed by Patriotic songs. |
| Year 2007 |
Organized India Festival in Dubai’s World Trade Center. 95 FM tadka launched in Udaipur. |